Bangalore, Vaayu - Setting new standards in the Lounge scene

I was having one of my best breaks in a very long time. Not more than a total of 40 hours, this break was one where I got to spend a significant amount of time with myself and cut off from the rest of the world, thereby giving me a great break.

Saturday night and we were advised to visit the new lounge in town - Vaayu. Located in the Croma building on Brigade Road (next to HM Tower), the Vaayu is a Sky Lounge located on the 5th level with a clear view of Bangalore city on 2 sides. The view is quite surreal and unexpected.
The place as such had a very urban appeal and ambience - the music being played was a combination of Hindi and English popular but never really got to us - it was there. Period.

Vaayu does indeed have some very talented mixers - the drinks dished out were of a very very high quality and did indeed push some of us to drink more than we normally would have. It was impressive to note the array of Vodka on stock which included my all time favourite Finlandia as well as a rare Russian vodka. I personally did a large shot of the latter and loved how smooth it tasted. Most of us ordered Vodka based drinks and they were all a major hit. Pricing was normal for a Lounge.

We ordered a Veg platter and it was quite elaborate and the food was enjoyable.

Although most of Bangalore shuts by 11pm, for some strange reason (and we were NOT complaining), Vayu was open even while we were leaving which was just before midnight. Probably because it was Saturday.

Weekends attract a cover charge per couple and entry is strictly for men with women.

A definite must visit whenever in Bangalore.

Weekend Entry Fee - Rs. 1000 per couple (Full cover included)
Average Cost per person (only drinks) - Rs. 1000
Website: http://bjngroup.in/restaurants/vaayu.html
Address & Phone: Eva Mall, Level 5, No. 60, Brigade Road, Bangalore - 560001, Ph: 080 - 41118477

Reviewed by: Harish Anand Thilakan
Date: 14th June 2008